Beat the Chill with Kidney-Safe Comfort Foods 🍲🧤

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
January 24, 2025

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Hello there! 

As the winter chill persists, finding comfort in warm, kidney-safe meals becomes even more important. This edition is packed with recipes designed to provide that cozy feeling while supporting kidney health. Let's dive into comforting culinary creations that are as healthy as they are delicious.

30min Easy Kidney Friendly Recipes

I made it a point to start with the most requested feature which is to serve you with quick, easy, and kidney-friendly recipes. Each recipe counts the SPPP: sodium, potassium, phosphorus and protein for easier review. Enjoy!

BREAKFAST

Toasted Coconut & Chia Pudding

2 Servings

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and using coconut adds a tropical twist without extra potassium, making this pudding a delightful, kidney-friendly breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of chia seeds

  • 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons of toasted shredded coconut

  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

Directions

  1. Mix chia seeds with coconut milk and let sit overnight in the fridge.

  2. Stir well before serving, adding more coconut milk if needed for desired consistency.

  3. Top with toasted shredded coconut and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

30 mg

4 g

100 mg

150 mg

Kidney resource of the Day

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Why It's Important

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